Comp 100: Computer Applications Question Paper
Comp 100: Computer Applications
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2015
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''st ''TRIMESTER 2015 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE
UNIT CODE : COMP 100
UNIT TITLE : COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
TIME : 2 HOURS
SECTION A:
Answer all questions.
Question One
State five computer peripheral devices.
(5 marks)
State the different types of network topologies.
(5 marks)
Distinguish between input printers and laser jet printers.
(4 marks)
State the different cables used in network.
(3 marks)
State five advantages of a computer in an organization.
(5 marks)
Define data processing.
(2 marks)
Differentiate between soft copy and hard copy.
(4 marks)
State two types of networks.
(2 marks)
SECTION B:
Answer any two questions
Question Two
Describe the uses of control unit.
(10 marks)
Describe the different types of input devices.
(10 marks)
Question Three
Describe the difference word processing, spreadsheets, and data management software and presentation graphics.
(10 marks)
Explain the characteristics of mechanical data processing.
(10 marks)
Question Four
Describe the key features of an executive support system
(10 marks)
Describe the different components in telecommunication system. (10 marks)
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